Weekly arts and events calendar

Thursday

Feb 1, 2018 at 2:00 AM

The arts and events calendar starting Thursday, Feb. 1 is as follows:

Today

ETC: Visit with photographer, Norman Buck at the Westport Library on Thursday, Feb. 1, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Buck is exhibiting a collection of photographs taken on his travels throughout Holland, New Mexico, Utah and California, as well in Westport. Light refreshments will be served. The exhibit is being held through the month of February.

ETC: Bristol Community College will host a “College Night” basketball event at Bishop Connolly High School, 373 Elsbree St., Fall River, on Thursday, Feb. 1. The BCC Women’s Basketball Team will compete at 6 p.m., followed by the BCC Men’s Basketball Team at 8 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to wear BCC logo gear or green and white. The event will include prizes, and entertainment.

ART: Call for artists- DeBlois Gallery presents the annual open show with the theme: "Anything Goes." The show is non-juried, all media with theme accepted, merit awards given. $30 fee for 1 piece; $35 for 2 pieces. 30% commission on sales. Wall work must be able to securely hang. For heavy 3D work or large 2D please call first. Delivery is Feb. 25, 26 from 1 to 5 p.m. for March 3 show. Please deliver to 134 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown, R.I. Contact: www.debloisgallery.com or 401-847-9977.

ART: On & On: Art Without End and Color-ism featuring WORK/PLAY, will be exhibited at the Beard & Weil Galleries at Wheaton College in Norton through Feb. 23. For further information: https://wheatoncollege.edu/arts/gallery/

ART: Bristol Community College's Grimshaw Gudewicz Gallery opens 2018 with Untitled (Still Not Titled Yet), an exhibition by Sam Duket and Brad Fesmire. The show will run through Feb. 22, and features new works created specifically for the gallery. Duket and Fesmire are artists who also define themselves as woodworkers, carpenters, and tradesmen. Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m./ Saturday: 1-4 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call 774-357-2631, email kathleen.hancock@bristolcc.edu, or visit http://bristolcc.edu/gallery/Index.html.

SALES: The St Luke's Church Thrift Shop located at 315 Warren St., is having a mid-winter sale continuing through Feb. 28. All winter coats and jackets will be 50% off. All men's and women's slacks and shirts will be three for the price of two. The thrift shop is located in the basement of the church and is open Thursday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon.

SALES: Amicable Thrift Shop, 3736 Main Road, in Tiverton announces that clothing and merchandise are now available. Hours are Thursdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

DANCE: Free Beginner Line dance classes are held on Thursdays from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the Star Room at the Liberal Club, 20 Star St., Fall River, in Star Room. For more information, contact Sharon at 508-676-8506 or email internetsha@hotmail.com or visit TALLLADY1.wix.com/Line-dancing.

SALES: Trinity Trader Thrift Shoppe in Tiverton has a large selection of clothing, books, jewelry, glassware and much more. The shop is open Thursdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and accepts all/any season merchandise. More information can be found at Trinity Trader Thrift Shoppe on Facebook.

ETC: Zumba with Serena will be held at 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Sandywoods Center for the Arts, 43 Muse Way, Tiverton. The cost is $7. For more information, visit www.sandywoodsmusic.com or call 508-725-1897.

DANCE: Line dance lessons are held every Thursday at Countryview Estates Community Center, 213 Hurst Lane, Tiverton. Come learn the oldest and newest dances to today’s country music. Line dance lessons 6:30 to 8 p.m. Donation is $5 per person. For more information, contact JoAnn at 774-202-5543 or email gtctdancers@yahoo.com.

COMEDY: Comedy For a Cause New England presents a monthly showcase for free at CAVS FALL RIVER, the first Thursday each month. Each of the shows have a $0 cover. Guest admission is some form of HYGIENE product for the homeless community. For more information, visit the groups on facebook or email comedyforacausefallriver@gmail.com.

STAGE: Youth Musical Theater Corporation presents "Seussical The Musical" at The Margaret L. Jackson Arts Center at Bristol Community College Feb. 2-4. Friday's show is at 7 p.m. Saturday's are at 1 and 7 p.m. Sunday is at 1 p.m. Ticket information can be found at www.ymtc.org.

ETC: New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park offers free, engaging activities each week at "Whales, Tales and Sails." This free, one-hour story hour takes place each Friday morning beginning at 10 a.m. The event features professional storyteller Jackson Gillman and includes stories, fingerplay, songs, and crafts at New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park’s Corson Maritime Learning Center. "Whales, Tales and Sails" is geared for children ages 0-5. The park visitor center is located at 33 William St., New Bedford. For more information, 508-996-4095 or visit www.nps.gov/nebe.

FILM: The Dock-U-Mentaries Film Series’ films about the working waterfront are screened on the third Friday of each month beginning at 7 p.m. in the theater of the Corson Maritime Learning Center, 33 William St., New Bedford.

MUSIC: The Narrows Center for the Arts has a stellar line-up this month. All shows are at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. For ticket prices and to purchase tickets, visit www.narrowscenter.org. Like us on Facebook. Follow Twitter @narrowscenter. Call 508-324-1926. E-mail publicrelations@narrowscenter.org, bookings@narrowscenter.org, or press@narrowscenter.org.

MUSIC: ProKaraoke with Rick and Joan is held every Friday night from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at The Liberal Club, 20 Star St., Fall River. For information, call 774-526-3943.

MUSIC: Karaoke is held every Friday at 9 p.m. in the lounge at LePage’s Seafood and Grille, 439 Martine St., Fall River.

MUSIC: Featuring Steve C., a DJ regular at VFW Post 5392 in Tiverton. Steve hosts karaoke every Friday night from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Kitchen is open so good food is available until 8:30. There’s no cover charge so come one, come all and sing to your hearts delight. Call Steve for more information at 401-624-1829, or drop by the Post at 134 Shove St.

ETC: Zumba with Fatima will be held at 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. at Sandywoods Center for the Arts, 43 Muse Way, Tiverton. The cost is $7. For more information, visit www.sandywoodsmusic.com; 401-378-3872. Also on Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. is Pilates with Serena in the Yellow Building. The cost is $10.

MUSIC: Live entertainment on Saturdays at St. John’s Athletic Club (Bar Side), 1365 Rodman St. Fall River, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., no cover; kitchen open until 9 p.m. For more information, call 508-672-9175.

MUSIC: Prokaraoke with Rick and Joan will take place at Shorty’s Pub, 87 Aetna St, Fall River, every Saturday night from 8:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. For more information, call 401-625-1925.

MUSIC: "Rocking Roll Forever" with Steve C. playing music from the ‘50s and ‘60s plus a little country karaoke, music and dancing most every Saturday night from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Brantal’s Restaurant, 91 Crandall Road, Tiverton. No cover charge.

MUSIC: DNA Country takes place at the Dipper Cafe, Purchase Street, New Bedford, Saturdays, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

SunDaY

OUTDOORS: The Westport Land Conservation Trust and The Trustees of Reservations will be hosting their annual Super Bowl Walk, on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 4. The walk is a hike that extends from the Slocum’s River in Dartmouth to the Westport River in Westport. And for a special treat, the Westport Rivers Winery will be opening its doors to greet hikers at the end of the walk with discounted wine and beer by the glass only for $5 and 20% off all take home wine for hikers, whether it is one bottle or many. The walk will begin at 11 a.m. at the Slocum’s River Reserve parking area across from 253 Horseneck Road in Dartmouth, about 1.4 miles south of Russells Mill Village. Parking for this program is provided thanks to Sylvan Nursery. No overflow parking will be allowed this year. Those interested in participating in the walk must register in advance online at www.westportlandtrust.org. A firm limit of 150 hikers has been set for this program.Thanks to Whaling City Transit, transportation will be provided from the winery back to your car with plenty of time to get home to watch the big game. Be aware that trails will be icy, snow covered, or muddy. Proper waterproof footwear is required and dogs will not be permitted for this walk. A suggested donation of $10 per person will help support the work of WLCT and TTOR. For more information on the walk, emailBrendan@westportlandtrust.org. If the weather is questionable, cancellation information will be disseminated 24 hours in advance of the walk. Visit www.westportlandtrust.org prior to the walk for cancellation information.

FOOD: United Methodist Church, 600 Highland Ave., Fall River, announced its annual Souper Bowl soup sale will be held Sunday, Feb. 4, featuring soups and breads. All items packaged for freezing or carry out. Some of the soups include seafood chowder, clam chowder, turkey rice, and more. The sale runs from 11 a.m. to noon. Vegetable-based soups cost $3 a pint or $5 a quart. Protein-based soups are $5 a pint or $7 a quart. Come early for the best selection.

DANCE: Beginner Country Line Dance Lessons at Countryview Estates, 213 Hurst Lane, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Donation is $5 per person. Pre-registration is required by emailing JoAnn at gtctdancers@yahoo.com. For more information, call 774-202-5543.

MUSIC: The Sand Bar and Grill, 64 Weir St., Taunton, will host The Villanaires, from 6 to 10 p.m., singing favorites from the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s. For more information, call 508-824-2200.

MUSIC: Karaoke with Cowboy Al takes place Sundays from 2 to 6 p.m. at the American Legion Post 166, 54 Main St., Fairhaven. For information, call 508-676-9277.

DANCE: Tiverton VFW Post 5392, 134 Shove St., hosts live country music every Sunday from 6 to 10 p.m. A popular, weekly event that hosts a multiple of bands on a rotational basis. Kitchen is open so come enjoy dancing, friendship, and food. Donation is $6. For more information on what band is playing, stop by the post or call 401-624-2697.

MUSIC: Karaoke with DNA Country Plus is held every Monday, 7 to 11 p.m., at the Happy Clam, Ocean Grove Avenue, Swansea.

TueSDaY

ETC: The First Congregational Church of Fall River will hold free yoga classes for ages 13 and up (all levels) at 282 Rock St. The program will take place every Tuesday at Church Fellowship Hall, from 6 to 7 p.m. For more information, call 508-672-5862 or email fccfallriver@gmail.com.

ETC: A comedy show is held the third Tuesday of every month at Tequila Lime Cantina, 197 Bank St., Fall River. Admission: $5. For reservations, call 774-365-4850.

WeDneSDaY

DANCE: Journey Dance with Rosa Bullis will be held the last Wednesday of every month at Sandywoods Center for the Arts, 4 Muse Way, Tiverton, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The cost is $20 per person at the door. For more information, call Rosa at 401-297-9115.

DANCE: Mike and Joyce Alexander will teach Choreographed Ballroom Dancing (Round Dancing) every Wednesday evening. Classes will be held at the Portsmouth Multi-Purpose Senior Center, 110 Bristol Ferry Road. Advanced from 6 to 7, Beginners from 7 to 8 and Intermediate from 8 to 9 p.m. $10 per couple. Modern social round dancing is pre-choreographed with a "cuer" telling the dancers what to do as they all progress around the dance floor. Rhythms taught will be Foxtrot, Waltz, Cha-Cha and Rumba. For class information, call Joyce Alexander at 508 672-0259 or e-mail: jta440@msn.com.

DANCE: Sandywoods hosts a contra dance on the third Wednesday of every month in the concert and dance hall. All dances are taught and feature live music and experienced callers. Partners not necessary. Beginners and children welcome. For more information, email sandywoodsmusic@gmail.com.

ETC: Zumba with Fatima will be held at 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. at Sandywoods Center for the Arts, 43 Muse Way, Tiverton. The cost is $7. For more information, visit www.sandywoodsmusic.com; 401-378-3872.

SALES: Thrift Shop at Church of the Holy Spirit, 160 Rock St., Fall River is open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon. Come and see the selection of gently used quality clothing at very low prices including clothing for men, woman, and children, pocketbooks, household items, and large selection of hard and soft cover books. Donations always welcome.

FILM: The Four Corners Arts Center presents Wednesday films at The Meeting House, 3850 Main Road, Tiverton Four Corners, R.I. Free and open to the public. Be sure to pick up your "Frequent Film Card!" Attend 5 films and receive a FREE gift! For more information and to see a full list of films, visit FourCornersArts.org.

DANCE: DJ Night with April is held every Wednesday, 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., at American Legion No. 166, 54 Main St., Fairhaven; call 508-993-0046. For more information call Donnie at 508-441-1883.

ETC: Historians, archivists, curators, historic preservationists, collectors, and other experts will discuss a variety of topics in front of an audience at the New Bedford Whaling Museum during Local History Guild conversations on New Bedford’s AHA! nights. The first two discussions concern The Westport and Dartmouth Milieu in the Age of Paul Cuffe on Thursday, Feb. 8, and Common Lives in the Coastal Region: Interpretive Patterns for Historical Societies on Thursday, March 8. Michael P. Dyer, Curator of Maritime History at the Whaling Museum, will moderate the Local History Guild conversations, which run from 6 pm to 7 pm and include a question and answer period. The events are free and open to the public. Advance registration is not required. For information call 508-997-0046 or visit www.whalingmuseum.org.

FEB. 9

FOOD: American Legion Post 405, 291 Mill St., Raynham, is sponsoring an Italian dinner and dancing on Feb. 9 beginning from 7 p.m. to midnight. The meal is meat lasagna, salad, garlic bread and dessert. The evening includes a door prize, live music and 50-50 raffle. For information and tickets ($20.00 donation), call Bill Ryder, 774-406-6337.

DANCE: There will be a Rehoboth contra dance at 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 9, at Goff Memorial Hall, 124 Bay State Road, Rehoboth. All dances will be taught by caller Linda Leslie. Music will be performed by Riptide, with Alden Robinson, Glen Loper, and Owen Marshall. Beginners welcome. Partners not necessary. $9; $8 students. For information, call 508-252-6375; http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

ETC: Moments to Remember, celebrating 20 years of Studio Theatre co. will be held Friday Feb. 9 and Saturday Feb. 10. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. show at 7 p.m.Tickets are $20 and light fare and desserts will be served. There is a cash bar. St. Anne’s Fraternity, 144 Guild Street Fall River. To reserve tickets, email Studiotheatreco@gmail.com

FEB. 10

ETC: In observance of Black History Month in February, Linden Place Museum in Bristol, R.I., will host a special presentation in Linden Place Mansion focused specifically on Bristol’s DeWolf Family and their involvement in the triangle Slave Trade. Featured in the PBS film “Traces of the Trade”, The DeWolf family, Bristol’s premier family in the 18th and early 19th centuries, was once one of the largest traders of slaves in New England. The presentation will take place on Saturday, Feb. 10 at 1 p.m. at historic Linden Place, the Federal-style mansion built by architect Russell Warren for slave trader George DeWolf. Bristol’s lengthy and profitable involvement in the slave trade will be discussed in depth. Admission is $5 and free for Linden Place members and students with an ID. Reservations are recommended as space is limited. For more information and to make a reservation, call Linden Place at 253-0390 or e-mail info@lindenplace.org.

MUSIC: Sine Nomine choral ensemble continues celebrating its 25th anniversary season in February with Music of the German Baroque. The choir will be joined by a Baroque band led by Laura Gulley, assisted by Catherine Hawkes, recorder, and Heidi Dion and Lisa Babbitt, sopranos, as well as solo works by violinist Julia McKenzie, cellist Daniel Rowe, and organist Catherine Gordon. $20 General Admission / $15 seniors and students with ID. For tickets and other details, www.sinenominechoir.org. For further inquiries, call 508-748-2178. Refreshments after the performance. Schedule: Saturday, Feb. 10, 7:30 p.m. at First Unitarian Church Hal, 1 Benevolent St., Providence, RI and Sunday, Feb. 11, 3 p.m., at Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption. 327 Second St., Fall River.

ETC: The Astronomical Society of Southern New England is hosting a presentation and book signing by local author Will Kalif on Saturday, Feb. 10, 7 p.m., in the Carpenter Museum, 4 Locust Ave., Rehoboth, MA. The author will give a presentation on the challenges of writing and publishing a book and afterward will hold a book signing. The book “See it With a Small Telescope” will be available for purchase and signing for discounted $12 per copy. If you are interested in star gazing and telescopes the book is a perfect first book to help you enjoy the night sky. If you are interested in writing a book the presentation will give you insights into publishing and how to get published. For more information about the book, visit the authors website at: http://www.telescopenerd.com/see-it-with-a-small-telescope.htm.

COMEDY: The Women’s Fund of Southeastern Massachusetts presents “Stand Up For Women,” a fun and laughter-filled fundraiser with headliner Kelly MacFarland, a comic selected for the Boston Comedy Festival, who was seen on Comedy Central’s Premium Blend. She will be joined by Andrea Henry from Last Comic Standing and Nickelodeon’s Search for America’s Funniest Mom, and local comic Marie Forster. The event will be emceed by Maya Manion from Funniest Mom in America and Mohegan Sun’s Funniest Comic in New England. The event will take place on Saturday, Feb. 10 at the Seaport Inn & Marina Grand Ballroom, 110 Middle St., Fairhaven, from 7 to 10 p.m. To purchase tickets, visit http://www.womensfundsema.org/events. Light appetizers and a cash bar will be provided in addition to a silent auction and raffle. The funds generated from the event will go to the Women’s Fund of Southeastern Massachusetts. To learn more about the Fund, please visit www.womensfundsema.org.

FOOD: Annual Soup Supper will be held on Saturday, Feb. 10 at Myricks United Methodist Church, 93 Myricks St., Berkley. A variety of soups, stews, chilies, breads, finger desserts and beverages will be served. All you can eat for $12 and children 10 and under $6. Serving time is 5:30 p.m. For reservations call Andrea Perry at 508-822-6389 or the church at 508-823-6415. If no answer leave your reservation on either number. If postponed for inclement weather it will be changed to Feb. 17th.

FEB. 11

MUSIC: The Tri-County Symphonic Band, under the direction of Philip Sanborn, returns to the acoustically friendly environs of the Dartmouth High School Auditorium with a program of Italian music entitled “All Italia!” The concert is at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 11 at Dartmouth High School, 555 Bakerville Road. Tickets are priced at $15 (students $5, children 12 and under are free) and may be purchased at The Bookstall in Marion, The Symphony Music Shop in North Dartmouth and online through brownpapertickets.com. Any remaining tickets will be sold at the door the day of the concert. For more information, visit: http://tricountysymphonicband.org.

OUTDOORS: Led by Lloyd Center Research Associate Jamie Bogart, a Mid-Winter Owl Prowl will take place on Sunday, Feb. 11, from 3:30 to 8 a.m. Using the Lloyd Center property and other local stops, participants will venture onto woodland trails in an attempt to attract, hear and see owls. At sunrise, you’ll enjoy an invigorating walk along a pristine coastal beach in search of other winter birds such as waterfowl, raptors and, with luck, a wandering snowy owl. Back at the Lloyd Center, warm up with some coffee, and enjoy an encounter with Koko, the Lloyd Center’s resident screech owl. Participants should bring (if available) binoculars, camera and flashlight, and wear footwear for light walking on forest trails and possibly snow. Stormy weather or excessively windy conditions will cause postponement. Inclement weather date is Feb. 18. Participants will meet in the lower parking lot of the Lloyd Center for the Environment’s Hardscrabble Nature Preserve, 430 Potomska Road, Dartmouth. This event is $15 for Lloyd Center members and $19 for nonmembers. Pre-registration for the Mid-Winter Owl Prowl is required by Friday, Feb. 9, at 4 p.m. Space is limited to 20

FEB. 12

ETC: "Life at Belcourt Castle" with Harle Tinney will be presented on Monday, Feb. 12, at 6:30 p.m., at the Tiverton Public Library, 34 Roosevelt Ave. Tinney, former Belcourt Castle owner, is a warmhearted, entertaining, and erudite lecturer. She gives lively presentations filled with beautiful images: tales of the glitterati, ghosts and general life among the wealthy. Program duration: 60-75 minutes. Free and open to the public. To register, call 401-625-6796.

FEB. 15

ETC: The Dighton Public Library presents The Softer Side of Celtic, performed by Jeff Snow on Thursday, Feb. 15 at 6:30 p.m., at the Dighton Middle School, 1250 Somerset Ave., #R. The Softer Side of Celtic combines the music, stories and a wee bit of history from Scotland, Ireland and England into a program that will keep you on the edge of your seat. There will be singing, laughing, clapping and perhaps a bit of foot stomping.

MUSIC: Sandywoods Center for the Arts, 43 Muse Way, Tiverton, will host the Celtic music ensemble "Fellswater" on Saturday, Feb. 17 from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Tickets are available at Brown Paper Tickets: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3202002. $12 in advance or $15at the door.

FOOD: The Annual Soup Fest at St. Nicholas Church Parish Center, 499 Spring St., will be held on Saturday, Feb. 17, at 5:30 p.m. featuring 16 varieties of soup including chili, salad, hot bread and dessert. Adults, $12; children under 10 years, $4. Tickets available after Mass or at the parish office. Open to the public and all are welcome. Call 508 822-1425.

DANCE: Sunday Night Jammers will host a community dance on Sunday evening, Feb. 18, from 7 to 9 p.m., at Goff Memorial Hall, 124 Bay State Road, in Rehoboth. The dance will feature contra dance steps and a variety of international and couple dances, such as polkas and waltzes. All dance steps will be taught. Admission is free and open to the public, and all ages and beginners are welcome. It is not necessary to come with a partner. A potluck precedes the dance at 6 p.m. For information, contact Bob Elliott at Bobolinkelliott@yahoo.com or call 774-644-1369. http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html

FEB. 23

DANCE: There will be a Rehoboth contra dance at 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 23, at Goff Memorial Hall, 124 Bay State Road, Rehoboth. All dances will be taught by caller Lisa Greenleaf. Music will be performed by Julie Metcalf and Larry Unger. Beginners welcome. Partners not necessary. $9; $8 students. For information, call 508-252-6375; http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

FEB. 24

ETC: On Saturday, Feb. 24, get your game on at Battleship Cove! Here is your chance to play World War II and nautical games on the actual war ships that inspired them. Learn, play and watch several games, including World of Warships, Battleship, Call of Duty: WWII, and a selection of modern and historical board games. Activities include: Battleship tournament, Massachusetts National Guard mobile gaming lab, Naval War College Museum wargaming display, Demonstrations by expert gamers, PC and video game stations and drop-in board games. Visit all the gaming stations to earn a prize. Activities are included with price of admission. For more information and a full schedule of events, visit www.battleshipcove.org.

FEB. 25

OUTDOORS: The 14th Annual Polar Plunge to benefit “A Wish Come True” is taking place at Easton’s Beach, 175 Memorial Blvd., in Newport, Rhode Island on Sunday, Feb. 25 at noon. To form a team and/or raising funds for the event, visit www.awish.org. A Wish Come True, a non-profit organization that grants wishes for children ages 3 through 18 with life-threatening illnesses. If you are not going to “Plunge”, but would like to volunteer, contact A Wish Come True at 401- 781-9199 or email david@awishcometrue.org or Kathy@awishcometrue.org. For more information about A Wish Come True, visit www.awish.org.

MARCH 1

ETC: Catholic Memorial Home and Waring Sullivan Homes are hosting free Bingo Night on Thursday, March 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Catholic Memorial Home, 2446 Highland Ave., Fall River. Refreshments will be provided. R.S.V.P. by Feb. 28 to Lisa at 508-679-0011. Space is limited.

ETC: The program Title: Seymour and Miriam: Yiddish Theater and Radio in 20th Century New York, will be presented on Monday, March 5, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in Library Grand Reading Room at UMass Dartmouth. In this lecture, Caraid O’Brien tells the story of the rise and fall of Yiddish theater and radio in New York City through the lives of Seymour Rechtzeit and Miriam Kressyn. Together they cohosted one of the longest running radio shows in American history, appearing on WEVD from the 1940s to the 1990s. Through their radio programs, they documented the influence of the Yiddish theater on the mainstream American stage. This event is being sponsored by the Center for Jewish Culture at UMass Dartmouth and Tifereth Israel Congregation. Please park in lot #13 or 14. Refreshments will be served.

MARCH 10

ETC: The second annual South Coast Game Fest, a celebration of play, will be held at Mastermind Adventures and a neighboring storefront at the Swansea Mall, on March 10 - 11. This family-friendly event is being organized through a collaboration of Mastermind Adventures, Rivendell Books and Games. It is open to individuals of all ages who enjoy board games, game tournaments and more. This is a great opportunity to showcase your materials and services. Come join us in Swansea for this exciting event. For further information please contact info@southcoastgamefest.com, 508-812-0346 or visit www.southcoastgamefest.com

APRIL 7

FOOD: Cake decorators will showcase their talent and skills at the 11th annual Bristol Community College Cake Show and Competition on April 7 and 8 at the Silver City Galleria. Entry is now open for this year’s competition. For news and details about the event, along with all forms required for competition, including price per entry, go to www.bristolcc.edu/cakecompetition. For more information about the BCC Cake Show and Competition, call 774-357-2915 or email bcccakecompetition@bristolcc.edu.

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